As previously noted, contraband detection includes determining whether devices are authorized to receive power while the devices are located within the controlled environment. In some embodiments, determining whether devices are authorized includes performing a comparison of identification information associated with the devices with a list of authorized devices that identifies devices that have been approved (e.g., by administrators of the controlled environment, by monitoring center 130) for general operation including receiving power. Devices that attempt to receive power from any outlet, such as smart outlet 120, that are not authorized to function within the controlled environment will be prevented from receiving power from outlets.

In some embodiments, the contraband detection is performed by device 110 and smart components of contraband detection system: smart power adapter 116, by smart outlet 120, by monitoring center 130, or by any combination of these devices. In other words, contraband detection is possible as long as at least one smart power component within contraband detection system 100 is capable of detecting whether device 110 is a contraband device. For example, in some embodiments, a controlled environment only includes smart outlets (e.g., outlets that include contraband detection capability). In some embodiments, a controlled environment only includes smart power adapters and another controlled environment includes all a combination of all three. In such embodiments, contraband detection of devices is possible through any combination of these smart components as long as power to devices can be controlled through the outlet (e.g., by activating or deactivating the power components such as smart power adapter 116 and/or smart outlet 120).